On June 3, 2018, Clarence Fountain died aged 88. He was a founding member and leader of the gospel group Blind Boys of Alabama. Fountain and the group have worked with many famous musicians including Tom Waits, Lou Reed, Justin Vernon, k.d. Lang and Mavis Staples. Blind Boys of Alabama won five “Grammy Awards”, and received the “Grammy’s Lifetime Achievement Award”, and were inducted into the “Alabama Music Hall of Fame” in 2010.
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Stan Getz & João Gilberto: Getz / Gilberto
In March 1964, “Verve” label released “Getz / Gilberto”, album by Stan Getz and João Gilberto. It was recorded in March 1963, at “A&R Recording Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Creed Taylor. The artwork was by artist Olga Albizu. In 1965, “Getz/Gilberto” received “Grammy Awards” for “Best Jazz Instrumental Album”, “Individual or Group and Best Engineered Recording – Non-Classical;” and “Album of the Year”. It is considered to be the album that popularized bossa nova worldwide. In 2012, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked the album at number 447 on its list of “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time”.
Personnel:
- Stan Getz– tenor saxophone
- João Gilberto– vocals, guitar
- Antônio Carlos Jobim– piano
- Astrud Gilberto – vocals
- Sebastião Neto – double bass
- Milton Banana– drums, pandeiro
Track listing:
- The Girl from Ipanema – Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Norman Gimbel
- Doralice – Antônio Almeida, Dorival Caymmi
- Para Machucar Meu Coração – Ary Barroso
- Desafinado – Antonio Carlos Jobim, Newton Mendonça
- Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) – Antônio Carlos Jobim
- Só Danço Samba – Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes
- O Grande Amor – Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes
- Vivo Sonhando – Antônio Carlos Jobim
Norah Jones: Come Away With Me
On February 26, 2002, “Blue Note” label released “Come Away with Me”, the debut Norah Jones album. It was recorded in 2001, at “Sorcerer Sound” in New York City, “Allaire Studios”, in Shokan, New York, and was produced by Jay Newland, Arif Mardin, Craig Street and Norah Jones. The album won “Grammy Awards” for “Album of the Year”, “Best Pop Vocal Album”, “Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical”. The song “Don’t Know Why” won “Song of the Year” and “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance”. The album was certified 2 x Platinum in Argentina by “CAPIF”, 11 x Platinum in Australia by “ARIA”, 2 x Platinum in Austria by “IFPI Austria”, 2 x Platinum in Belgium by “BEA”, Platinum in Brazil by “PRO Musica Brazil”, Diamond in Canada by “Music Canada”, 3 x Platinum in Denmark by “IFPI Denmark”, Diamond in France by “SNEP”, 2 x Platinum in Japan by “RIAJ”, 3 x Platinum in Netherlands by “NVPI”, 11 Platinum in New Zealand by “RMNZ”, 2 x Platinum in Poland by “ZPAV”, Platinum in Spain by “PROMUSICAE”, Platinum in Sweden by “GLF”, 3 x Platinum in Switzerland by “IFPI Switzerland”, 8 x Platinum in UK by “BPI’ and Diamond in US by “RIAA”.
Personnel:
- Norah Jones – vocals, piano, Wurlitzer electric piano
- Kevin Breit– acoustic guitar, National guitar, electric guitar
- Bill Frisell– electric guitar
- Jesse Harris, Adam Levy– acoustic and electric guitar
- Adam Rogers– guitar
- Tony Scherr– slide and acoustic guitar
- Rob Burger– pump organ, accordion
- Sam Yahel– Hammond B-3 organ
- Lee Alexander– bass guitar
- Brian Blade– drums, percussion
- Kenny Wollesen– drums
- Jenny Scheinman– violin
- Jay Newland, Husky Höskulds – engineer
- Mark Birkey, Dick Kondas, Brandon Mason, Todd Parker – engineer assistant
- Arif Mardin, Jay Newland – mixing
- Todd Parker – mixing assistant
- Jay Newland – remixing
- Ted Jensen, Mark Wilder – mastering
Track listing:
- Don’t Know Why – Jesse Harris
- Seven Years – Lee Alexander
- Cold Cold Heart – Hank Williams
- Feelin’ the Same Way – Lee Alexander
- Come Away with Me – Norah Jones
- Shoot the Moon – Jesse Harris
- Turn Me On – John D. Loudermilk
- Lonestar – Lee Alexander
- I’ve Got to See You Again – Jesse Harris
- Painter Song – Lee Alexander, JC Hopkins
- One Flight Down – Jesse Harris
- Nightingale – Norah Jones
- The Long Day Is Over – Norah Jones, Jesse Harris
- The Nearness of You – Hoagy Carmichael, Ned Washington
Mason Williams: The Mason Williams Phonograph Record
In February 1968, “Warner Bros” label released “The Mason Williams Phonograph Record”, the 20th Mason Williams album. It was recorded in 1967, and was produced by Mike Post. Mason Williams won two “Grammy Awards”, for “Best Pop Instrumental Performance” and “Best Instrumental Theme”. Mike Post won “Best Instrumental Arrangement on the Song”.
Personnel:
- Mason Williams – guitar
- Alvin Casey, David Cohen, James Burton, Michael Deasy– guitar
- Lawrence Knechtel, Michael Melvoin– piano
- Carl Fortina – accordion
- Bob West, Lawrence Knechtel, Lyle Ritz – bass
- Lyle Ritz– double bass
- James Beck Gordon– drums
- David Duke, William Hinshaw – French horn, tuba
- Gary L. Coleman, Gene Estes – percussion
- Richard J. Hyde, Hoyt Bohannon, Lew McCreary, Richard Leith – trombone
- David Burk, Emanuel Moss, George Kast, Harry Bluestone, Israel Baker, Jack Gootkin, Jimmy Getzoff, Jerry Reisler, John Vidor, Ralph Schaeffer, Robert Korda, Robert Sushel, Sidney Sharp, Stan Plummer, Tibor Zelig, William Kurasch – violin
- Gail Levant – harp
- Armand Kaproff, Jerome Kessler, Jesse Ehrlich, Joe DiTullio – cello
- Jim Horn, Tommy Scott – woodwind
- Phil Kaye – effects
- Stan Cornyn – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Mason Williams, except where noted.
- Overture – Mike Post
- All of the Time
- Dylan Thomas
- Wanderlove
- She’s Gone Away
- Here Am I – Brown, Mason Williams
- Classical Gas
- Long Time Blues – Ellington, Mason Williams
- Baroque-a-Nova – Blye, Mason Williams
- The Princes Panties
- Life Song
- Sunflower
Etta James
On January 20, 2012, Jamesetta Hawkins aka Etta James died aged 73. She was singer with powerful voice, performing blues, R&B, soul, jazz and gospel music She won six “Grammy Awards” and 17 “Blues Music Awards”; In 1993, she was inducted into the “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame”, in 1999 she was inducted in “Grammy Hall of Fame”, and in 2011 in the “Blues Hall of Fame”. “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked Etta James at number 22 on its list of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time”.
Lou Rawls
On December 6, 2006, Louis Allen Rawls died aged 92. He was singer, actor, voice actor, songwriter, and music producer, known for his singing ability, winner of three “Grammy Awards”, all for “Best Male R&B Vocal Performance”. He released more than 60 albums, and sold more than 40 million records worldwide.
Peter Paul And Mary: In The Wind
On October 1, 1963, “Warner Bros” label released “In the Wind”, the third Peter, Paul and Mary album. It was recorded in 1963, and was produced by Albert Grossman and
Milt Okun. At the “Grammy Awards” of 1964, Peter, Paul and Mary cover of “Blowin’ in the Wind” won the “Best Folk Recording” and “Best Performance by a Vocal Group”.
Personnel:
- Peter Yarrow – vocals, guitar
- Noel “Paul” Stookey – vocals, guitar
- Mary Travers – vocals
- Edgar O. DeHaas – bass
- Bill Schwartau – recording
- Barry Feinstein – photography
- Bob Dylan – liner notes
Track listing:
- Very Last Day – Peter Yarrow, Noel Stookey
- Hush-A-Bye – traditional; arranged by Peter Yarrow, Noel Stookey
- Long Chain On – Jimmy Driftwood
- Rocky Road – Peter Yarrow, Noel Stookey
- Tell It on the Mountain – arranged by Mary Travers, Peter Yarrow, Milt Okun, Noel Stookey
- Polly Von” a.k.a. Polly Vaughn and Molly Bawn – Mary Travers, Peter Yarrow, Noel Stookey
- Stewball – Mary Travers, Milton Okun, Noel Stookey, Elena Mezzetti
- All My Trials – traditional; arranged by Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey, Mary Travers
- Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right – Bob Dylan
- Freight Train – Elizabeth Cotten
- Quit Your Low Down Ways – Bob Dylan
- Blowin’ in the Wind – Bob Dylan
Glen Campbell
On August 8, 2017, Glen Travis Campbell died aged 81. He was country and rock singer, musician, songwriter, television host, and actor. Campbell released more than 70 albums; sold 45 million records and won 12 “RIAA” Gold albums, four Platinum and one double-Platinum album. In 1967 Campbell won four “Grammy Awards” in the country and pop categories. In 2000, 2004 and 2009, Campbell won “Grammy Hall of Fame Awards and in 2012, he won the “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award”. He also won awards for “Male Vocalist of the Year” the “Country Music Association (CMA)” and the “Academy of Country Music (ACM)”, and took the “CMA’s” top award as 1968 Entertainer of the Year. In his 50 years long career, Campbell has recorded and performed with many famous musicians including Bobby Darin, Ricky Nelson, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, The Monkees, Nancy Sinatra, Merle Haggard, Jan and Dean, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Phil Spector, Ricky Nelson and The Beach Boys.
Jeff Beck: Flesh
In July 1985, “Epic” label released “Flash”, the fourth Jeff Beck studio album. It was recorded in 1985, and was produced by Jeff Beck, Tony Hymas, Nile Rodgers and Arthur Baker. At the 1986 “Grammy Awards” Jeff Beck won the award for “Best Rock Instrumental Performance”.
Personnel:
- Jeff Beck– lead vocals, guitar
- Jimmy Hall– lead and backing vocals
- Rod Stewart– lead vocals
- Karen Lawrence– lead vocals
- Jan Hammer– Fairlight CMI
- Tony Hymas, Duane Hitchings, Robert Sabino – keyboards
- Doug Wimbish– bass
- Carmine Appice, Jay Burnett, Jimmy Bralower, Barry DeSouza, Tony “Thunder” Smith– drums
- Tina B, Curtis King, David Simms, Frank Simms, George Simms, David Spinner – backing vocals
- David Charles, Jason Corsaro, Eddie DeLena, Rob Eaton, Chris Lord-Alge, Tom Lord-Alge, Eric Mohler, Tony Tavener, Nigel Walker, Andy Wallace – engineer
Track listing:
- Ambitious – Nile Rodgers
- Gets Us All in the End – Arthur Baker, Tina B
- Escape – Jan Hammer
- People Get Ready – Curtis Mayfield
- Stop Look and Listen – Nile Rodgers
- Get Workin’ – Nile Rodgers
- Ecstasy – David Bendeth, Simon Climie
- Night After Night – Nile Rodgers
- You Know We Know – Tony Hymas
Wilco: A Ghost Is Born
On June 22, 2004, “Nonesuch” label released “A Ghost Is Born”, the fifth Wilco studio album. It was recorded November 2003 – March 2004 in New York City, and was produced by Jim O’Rourke, Jeff Tweedy, John Stirratt, Glen Kotche, Leroy Bach and Mikael Jorgensen. In 2005, “A Ghost Is Born” won “Grammy Awards” for “Best Alternative Music Album” and “Best Recording Package”.
Personnel:
- Jeff Tweedy– vocals, guitar, bass, synthesizer, filters, loops
- John Stirratt– bass, guitar, piano, backing vocals, synthesizer, filters, loops
- Glenn Kotche– drums, percussion, hammered dulcimer, synthesizer, filters, loops
- Leroy Bach– piano, organ, guitar, bass, vibes, synthesizer, filters, loops
- Mikael Jorgensen– piano, rocksichord, Farfisa, organ, synthesizer, filters, loops, engineer
- Jim O’Rourke– piano, guitar, bass, ARP 2600, synthesizer, filters, loops, engineer, mixing
- Frankie Montuoro – hammered dulcimer, production assistant, technical assistance
- Karen Waltuch –viola
- Tim Barnes – percussion
- Chris Shaw – engineer
- TJ Doherty, Tim Iseler – engineer assistant
- Steve Rooke –mastering
- Dan Nadel –graphic design
- Peter Smith – graphic design, photography
- Gladys Nilsson– drawing
- Mike Schmelling – photography
- Ken Waagner – digital supervisor
- Stan Doty, Daniel Herbst, Deborah Miles Johnson, Haydn Johnston, Matt Zivich – production assistants, technical assistance
Track listing:
All tracks by Jeff Tweedy except where noted.
- At Least That’s What You Said
- Hell Is Chrome – Jeff Tweedy,Mikael Jorgensen
- Spiders (Kidsmoke)
- Muzzle of Bees
- Hummingbird
- Handshake Drugs
- Wishful Thinking – Jeff Tweedy,Glenn Kotche
- Company in My Back
- I’m a Wheel
- Theologians – Jeff Tweedy, Mikael Jorgensen, Chris Girard
- Less Than You Think – Jeff Tweedy,John Stirratt, Glen Kotche, Mikael Jorgensen,Leroy Bach, Jim O’Rourke
- The Late Greats
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